Guides and resources
Kindergarten Funding Guide
Operational and funding information for kindergarten service providers.
2027 Kindergarten funding rates
Find the kindergarten funding rates that apply to Victorian government-funded kindergarten services.
Additional year of funded kindergarten
How to determine if a child is eligible for an additional year of funded 3- or 4-Year-Old Kinder (Pre-Prep) and supporting their parent/carer to apply.
School Readiness Funding
Information for early childhood education and care services on how funding is allocated and what it can be used for.
Resources for funded kindergartens
Resources and templates to help service providers and early childhood professionals strengthen their funded kindergarten programs.
Kindergarten facilities and capital funding
Information about the Victorian Government's Best Start, Best Life Infrastructure Strategy.
Applying for and managing funding
Kindergarten Information Management System
The Kindergarten Information Management System (KIMS) was previously used for kindergarten funding applications, data collection, and reporting. This is now done through Arrival.
Kindergarten funding forms and calculators
Information for early childhood funding application forms and calculators.
Supporting program delivery
Kindergarten Parent Opinion Survey
The survey allows parents and carers to share feedback on their kindergarten experience.
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